Numerical Analysis of FSW Employing Discrete Element Method

Mitsufuji, Kenta; Nambu, Masahito; Miyasaka, Fumikazu

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-52383-5_30

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“…Basically, Finite Element is a dominant discretization method in structural mechanics in which a complex model is separated (subdivided) into disjoints components of small geometries. Moreover, Finite Element Methods can capture much of the complexity of the process, and whereby the differential equations governing the process can be determined by using these methods [39,40]. Therefore, FEMs attract enormous research interests over the past two decades.…”

Section: Thermal Analysis Of Fsw (Friction Stir Welding)mentioning

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A Comparison of Different Finite Element Methods in the Thermal Analysis of Friction Stir Welding (FSW)

Meyghani

Awang

Emamian

et al. 2017

Metals

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Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a novel kind of welding for joining metals that are impossible or difficult to weld by conventional methods. Three-dimensional nature of FSW makes the experimental investigation more complex. Moreover, experimental observations are often costly and time consuming, and usually there is an inaccuracy in measuring the data during experimental tests. Thus, Finite Element Methods (FEMs) has been employed to overcome the complexity, to increase the accuracy and also to reduce costs. It should be noted that, due to the presence of large deformations of the material during FSW, strong distortions of mesh might be happened in the numerical simulation. Therefore, one of the most significant considerations during the process simulation is the selection of the best numerical approach. It must be mentioned that; the numerical approach selection determines the relationship between the finite grid (mesh) and deforming continuum of computing zones. Also, numerical approach determines the ability of the model to overcome large distortions of mesh and provides an accurate resolution of boundaries and interfaces. There are different descriptions for the algorithms of continuum mechanics include Lagrangian and Eulerian. Moreover, by combining the above-mentioned methods, an Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) approach is proposed. In this paper, a comparison between different numerical approaches for thermal analysis of FSW at both local and global scales is reviewed and the applications of each method in the FSW process is discussed in detail. Observations showed that, Lagrangian method is usually used for modelling thermal behavior in the whole structure area, while Eulerian approach is seldom employed for modelling of the thermal behavior, and it is usually employed for modelling the material flow. Additionally, for modelling of the heat affected zone, ALE approach is found to be as an appropriate approach. Finally, several significant challenges and subjects remain to be addressed about FSW thermal analysis and opportunities for the future work are proposed.

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Section: Thermal Analysis Of Fsw (Friction Stir Welding)mentioning

confidence: 99%